Learning
how to
make beats can be a very profitable skill to
have. In particular, knowing how to make rap beats is
probably the most profitable. There are some beat makers out there
making anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 a track. These numbers are
pretty good considering some of these beats are made in only a couple
of hours. So yes, it is very possible to make a good living
making beats. The key is simply knowing how to. This article will give
you the basics on how
to make rap beats.
First off, you do not have to be a music scholar to know how to make beats.
All you really need is the passion and willingness to learn how to make
music and utilize a few simple techniques. Below are a few tips that
will help you make rap
beats that will grab the attention of fellow artist and
music lovers alike.
Listen
to others - Listen to other beat maker tracks. Listen to
them as a fan then break them down. You must do this to develop a good
ear. Having a good ear is an important thing to have when
learning how to
make beats or any type of music for that matter.
Determine
what is the best way to make your beats - What I mean by
this is there are several different pieces of equipment and software
that can be used to make
rap beats. Some producers use only keyboards and
MPC’s while other’s use nothing but music producing
software. Some beat producers use both, but whatever you choose to use,
learn how to use it inside and out. This will make your beat making
process a lot quicker and rewarding.
Make
your beats in a comfortable environment - Make
sure that your beat making area is in a very relaxing place. Beats do
not have to be made in a studio. Make sure that you are very
comfortable when making your beats.
Start
with a baseline - When starting a new beat, you should
start with a baseline. The baseline should always be the foundation of
your beat. After the baseline is laid you can start to add other
instruments. Take it track by track. Make sure every instrument has a
place in the beat.
Don’t
over do it - You do not need to use a hundred
tracks when making your beat. Make sure
your beat is rich with sound but not over saturated with pointless
sounds.
Don’t
rush - Take your time. Like I said earlier some
beat makers make beats in a few hours, but it may take you a couple of
days to perfect one of your beats. Do not rush your work, it will pay
off in the long run.
This article gave some easy but effective tips on how to make rap beats.
If you implement these techniques it should make your beat
making efforts a lot easier and professional.
